B2 verb Neutral

aeration

/ˌeəˈreɪ.ʃən/

The process of introducing air into a material, such as soil or water, to improve its quality or to promote certain biological processes. It typically involves circulating, mixing, or dissolving air into the substance to provide oxygen.

Ejemplos

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1

The lawn requires annual aeration to prevent the soil from becoming too compacted for the roots to breathe.

The grass needs air holes poked in the ground every year so the roots don't suffocate in hard dirt.

2

Modern wastewater treatment facilities utilize intensive aeration to accelerate the breakdown of organic matter by bacteria.

New sewage plants use lots of air bubbles to help bacteria eat waste faster.

3

You should check the aeration in your fish tank; the bubbles seem a bit weak today.

Check the air pump in your aquarium because there aren't many bubbles.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aeration
Verb
aerate
Adjetivo
aerated
Relacionado
aerator
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Air' inside 'Aeration.' The 'Action' of adding 'Air' is 'Aer-ation.'

Quiz rápido

The stagnant pond lacked proper ________, causing the fish to struggle for oxygen.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: aeration

Ejemplos

1

The lawn requires annual aeration to prevent the soil from becoming too compacted for the roots to breathe.

everyday

The grass needs air holes poked in the ground every year so the roots don't suffocate in hard dirt.

2

Modern wastewater treatment facilities utilize intensive aeration to accelerate the breakdown of organic matter by bacteria.

formal

New sewage plants use lots of air bubbles to help bacteria eat waste faster.

3

You should check the aeration in your fish tank; the bubbles seem a bit weak today.

informal

Check the air pump in your aquarium because there aren't many bubbles.

4

Experimental data suggests that the rate of aeration significantly influences the growth kinetics of the microbial culture.

academic

Science data shows that how much air is added changes how fast the microbes grow.

5

The project proposal includes a budget for high-capacity aeration systems to maintain the health of the commercial fishery.

business

The business plan includes money for big air systems to keep the fish farm healthy.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aeration
Verb
aerate
Adjetivo
aerated
Relacionado
aerator

Colocaciones comunes

soil aeration the process of adding air to the earth
water aeration the process of mixing air into water
mechanical aeration using a machine to introduce air
aeration system the equipment used to provide air
aeration tank a container where air is mixed with a liquid

Frases Comunes

surface aeration

mixing air at the top of a liquid

core aeration

removing small plugs of soil to let air in

diffused aeration

releasing air bubbles from the bottom of a tank

Se confunde a menudo con

aeration vs ventilation

Ventilation refers to the movement of air through a space (like a room), while aeration is specifically mixing air into a substance (like water or soil).

aeration vs irrigation

Irrigation is the supply of water to land or crops, whereas aeration is the supply of air.

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Notas de uso

Aeration is primarily used in technical contexts such as gardening, water management, and chemistry. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'aeration' (the noun) when they should use 'aerate' (the verb). For example, saying 'I need to aeration the lawn' instead of 'I need to aerate the lawn.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Air' inside 'Aeration.' The 'Action' of adding 'Air' is 'Aer-ation.'

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'aer' meaning air, combined with the suffix '-ation' which denotes a process or state.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Can be used as a compound noun (e.g., aeration process) Often follows verbs like 'improve' or 'provide'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, 'lawn aeration' is a common seasonal chore for homeowners to maintain healthy green grass.

Quiz rápido

The stagnant pond lacked proper ________, causing the fish to struggle for oxygen.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: aeration

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